The Department of Ceramics and Polymers (OKaP) focuses on research into the processing and properties of advanced ceramics, polymers, and composites. Key areas of material development include:

• materials for bio-applications
• materials for energetic and environmental applications
• materials for electronic and optical applications

We design and prepare advanced materials using both conventional methods and advanced techniques, tailored to specific applications. Our research encompasses both fundamental and applied studies, emphasizing the direct transfer of knowledge to practical applications and fostering collaborations between academic and industrial sectors.

Our educational programs cover the theory and practice of ceramic and polymer processing through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates materials chemistry and physics. The information is enriched by current scientific advancements and the latest developments in the field.

Professional focus of the staff

Prof. RNDr. Karel Maca, Dr.

• Processing of transparent polycrystalline ceramics
• Cold sintering of ceramic materials
• Alumina–zeolite membranes for water filtration

Doc. Ing. Klára Částková, Ph.D.

• Chemical synthesis and characterization of ceramic powders and precursors
• Research on porous materials based on calcium phosphates for bio-applications
• Synthesis of piezoelectric particles and structures for specific applications

Prof. Ing. Martin Trunec, Dr.

• Transparent ceramics and laser composite ceramics (gel casting and 3D printing)
• Textured piezoceramics (3D printing)
• Multimaterial 3D printing (method development for ceramic/metal parts for electroapplications)
• Debinding of large ceramic bodies prepared by plastic processing (injection molding, extrusion) and wet processing (gelcasting, DLP 3D printing)

Doc. Ing. Daniel Drdlík, Ph.D.

• Porous ceramics for filtration and catalysis
• Research on doped and high-entropy ceramics in transparent form with photoluminescent properties
• Development of layered piezoceramics for energy harvesting
• Preparation of unique ceramic bodies using additive technology – ceramic 3D printing

Ing. Přemysl Šťastný, Ph.D. – expert collaborator

• 3D printing of ceramic materials implementing Digital Light Processing technology
• Research on textured piezoceramic materials based on BaTiO₃
• Research on bioactive ceramic materials based on calcium phosphates